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Ordinance 1 – Data‑Center Siting and Green Infrastructure (FIB Corridor) Purpose. This ordinance sets standards for siting, design and operation of data‑centers within the Fulton Industrial Boulevard (FIB) corridor. It protects nearby residents and businesses from noise, light and traffic impacts, promotes green infrastructure and energy efficiency, and guides data‑centers to appropriate locations. Applicability. Applies to all new, expanded or repurposed data‑center facilities within the FIB corridor and to any data‑center requiring a special‑use permit in the City of South Fulton. Zoning Districts and Use Permissions. Data‑centers are permitted only in industrial districts M‑1, M‑2 and O‑I and must be classified using NAICS codes 518210 or 541513 cityofsouthfultonga.gov . A minimum lot area of 20 acres is required cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Site Design Standards. Setbacks and Buffers: Provide a 50‑ft planted landscape strip along any public road and a 100‑ft buffer adjacent to residential property. Maintain the first 25 ft of the buffer in an undisturbed natural state and, if the buffer is disturbed, plant at least three rows of evergreen shrubs to provide screening cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Height Transition: Where a data‑center adjoins single‑family residential property, the building height is limited to 40 ft for a horizontal distance of 100 ft from the property line cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Building Façades: Façades facing public roads must be articulated through variations in plane, windows, or landscaping; loading bays and cooling or power equipment must be screened from view cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Lighting: Exterior lighting must use fully shielded fixtures and direct light downward cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Noise: Noise levels at the property boundary may not exceed 55 dB(A) between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. or 65 dB(A) between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Substations: Electrical substations serving a data‑center are accessory uses and must be located at least 300 ft from a public road cityofsouthfultonga.gov . Energy‑Efficiency and Sustainability Requirements. Power Usage Effectiveness: Data‑center facilities shall achieve an annualized PUE of 1.2 or lower. NREL notes that efficient data‑centers typically achieve PUE values of 1.2 or less nrel.gov . Applicants must submit an energy model and annual performance data demonstrating compliance. Renewable Energy: At least 40 % of the facility’s annual energy consumption shall be supplied from renewable sources (onsite solar, battery storage, or purchased renewable energy credits). The facility must participate in demand‑response programs and plan for grid resiliency. Green Infrastructure: Site plans shall incorporate bioswales, rain gardens, tree canopy, permeable pavement and stormwater reuse systems to reduce runoff and support the Chattahoochee River Greenway and Proctor Creek Trail initiatives identified in FIB freight‑cluster planning cdn.atlantaregional.org . Water Use: Closed‑loop or hybrid cooling systems must be used to minimize potable water consumption. Facilities using more than 500 kW of cooling capacity shall reclaim grey water when available. Transportation & Access. Traffic Impact Assessment: Developers must submit a freight and traffic impact study that examines truck routing, parking, and last‑mile connectivity. The study shall address micro‑transit and micromobility connections recommended in the FIB freight‑cluster plan cdn.atlantaregional.org . Employee Amenities: Provide sidewalks, bike facilities and bus shelters along road frontages and integrate with future trail connections. Community Benefit Contributions. In recognition of the large power demands of data‑centers and GreyStone’s requirement that developers pay for new substations ajc.com , applicants shall contribute to community benefit funds. Contributions shall support green‑infrastructure projects, workforce training (see Ordinance 7) and the city’s transparency portal. Application Process. Data‑center proposals require a special‑use permit. Applicants must hold at least one community meeting and address community feedback in their application. The Community Development Department shall review for compliance with this ordinance and may impose additional conditions. Enforcement. The city may impose fines, revoke certificates of occupancy or require corrective actions if a data‑center fails to meet these requirements. Annual energy‑performance reports are required. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective upon adoption. Existing facilities expanding by more than 10 % of floor area must comply with energy‑efficiency and green‑infrastructure standards within three years.
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Ordinance 2 – Temporary Study Period and Completion Timeline Purpose. To provide time for the city to study the impacts of data‑centers and green‑infrastructure needs without indefinitely delaying development. Moratorium. No new applications for data‑centers or major expansions may be accepted for 90 days from the effective date of this ordinance. This mirrors Douglas County’s 90‑day pause adopted in March 2025 to study data‑center policies govtech.com . Study Requirements. The City Manager shall commission a comprehensive study of: power demand and grid impacts; water consumption and storm‑water management; transportation impacts, including freight and employee traffic; potential sites for green‑infrastructure projects within the FIB corridor; and best practices from other jurisdictions. The study must be completed within 90 days, include community input and provide recommendations for ordinance amendments. Completion and Reporting. Findings shall be presented at a public hearing and posted on the city’s website. After adoption of subsequent ordinances, the moratorium automatically expires. Emergency Waivers. The Council may waive the moratorium by a 2/3 vote for projects that provide critical public‑safety infrastructure or significant renewable‑energy generation. Ordinance 3 – Renegotiation of Energy Supply Contracts Purpose. To ensure that long‑term energy agreements with GreyStone Power Corp. or other utilities protect the city’s financial interests, support renewable energy and maintain reliable power for residents and businesses. Findings. GreyStone Power Corp. has seen demand from data‑centers surge since 2022 and requires data‑centers to pay up front for new substations and transmission hardware ajc.com . GreyStone’s executive has said that the co‑op is adding solar generation, natural‑gas plants and battery storage to meet rising demand tagonline.org . Long‑term (e.g., 30‑year) power contracts may not reflect future advances in efficiency or renewable energy. Contract Renegotiation. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to negotiate revised contracts with GreyStone or any future utility provider that supplies electricity to city‑approved data‑centers or other major loads. Contracts shall include provisions that: require power for city‑approved data‑centers to be sourced from a mix of renewables and low‑carbon generation and allow the city or developers to procure renewable‑energy credits; require data‑center developers to pay the full cost of new substations and transmission infrastructure (consistent with GreyStone’s current practice ajc.com ) and to contribute to grid‑resiliency projects; establish mechanisms to renegotiate rates and terms every five years, ensuring that efficiency improvements and new renewable‑energy options can be incorporated; prohibit exclusivity clauses that prevent the city or customers from pursuing distributed generation or community solar projects. Implementation. Negotiations shall begin within 60 days and a proposed contract shall be presented to the Council within 120 days. No new data‑center contracts may be approved until the Council has reviewed and approved the revised energy‑contract framework. Reporting. The City Manager shall report annually to the Council on contract performance, renewable‑energy usage, grid reliability, and impacts on customer rates.
Ordinance 3 – Renegotiation of Energy Supply Contracts Purpose. To ensure that long‑term energy agreements with GreyStone Power Corp. or other utilities protect the city’s financial interests, support renewable energy and maintain reliable power for residents and businesses. Findings. GreyStone Power Corp. has seen demand from data‑centers surge since 2022 and requires data‑centers to pay up front for new substations and transmission hardware ajc.com . GreyStone’s executive has said that the co‑op is adding solar generation, natural‑gas plants and battery storage to meet rising demand tagonline.org . Long‑term (e.g., 30‑year) power contracts may not reflect future advances in efficiency or renewable energy. Contract Renegotiation. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to negotiate revised contracts with GreyStone or any future utility provider that supplies electricity to city‑approved data‑centers or other major loads. Contracts shall include provisions that: require power for city‑approved data‑centers to be sourced from a mix of renewables and low‑carbon generation and allow the city or developers to procure renewable‑energy credits; require data‑center developers to pay the full cost of new substations and transmission infrastructure (consistent with GreyStone’s current practice ajc.com ) and to contribute to grid‑resiliency projects; establish mechanisms to renegotiate rates and terms every five years, ensuring that efficiency improvements and new renewable‑energy options can be incorporated; prohibit exclusivity clauses that prevent the city or customers from pursuing distributed generation or community solar projects. Implementation. Negotiations shall begin within 60 days and a proposed contract shall be presented to the Council within 120 days. No new data‑center contracts may be approved until the Council has reviewed and approved the revised energy‑contract framework. Reporting. The City Manager shall report annually to the Council on contract performance, renewable‑energy usage, grid reliability, and impacts on customer rates.
Ordinance 5 – City of South Fulton Mobile Application Purpose. To create an official mobile application that provides residents, businesses and visitors with a single portal to access city services, report issues and obtain information. Features. The application shall at minimum include: Service Requests: Allow users to report potholes, code‑enforcement issues, trash pickup problems and other service requests with geotagged photos and track status. Permits and Payments: Apply for building and business permits, pay utility bills and municipal fines, renew licenses and register for programs. Council & Event Calendar: Provide schedules and agendas for city council meetings, planning commission hearings and community events, with the ability to add reminders. Push Notifications: Offer real‑time alerts for emergencies, road closures, severe weather, elections and other critical information. Budget & Transparency Integration: Connect to the city’s “dollar‑for‑dollar” transparency portal (Ordinance 6) so users can view budgets and expenditures. Interactive Maps: Display locations of parks, public facilities, green‑infrastructure projects (rain gardens, trails, solar installations), bike trails and bus stops. Language & Accessibility: Provide multilingual support and meet accessibility requirements for users with disabilities. User Accounts & Privacy: Allow users to create accounts to save preferences and track requests while adhering to data‑privacy standards. Leverage Existing Prototype. If the Mayor or city staff have an existing prototype or internal app, the Information Technology Department shall review its features and incorporate or enhance them in the official app. Development & Launch. The Information Technology Department, in consultation with community stakeholders, shall procure or develop the app. Development should be completed within six months of ordinance adoption. Beta testing with residents shall occur before public launch. Maintenance & Updates. The app shall be continuously maintained. Quarterly updates will add new features, fix bugs and improve user experience. A privacy impact assessment shall be conducted annually. Funding. Development and maintenance costs shall be funded through the Technology Fund, with potential grants or private partnerships.
Ordinance 7 – City‑Backed Technology Training Program Purpose. To prepare South Fulton residents for careers in data‑center operations, renewable energy, green‑infrastructure maintenance and related technology fields. Program Structure. Partnerships: The city shall partner with local community colleges, universities, workforce‑development agencies and data‑center operators to design curricula in areas such as server maintenance, network administration, energy management, cybersecurity and sustainable facility design. Scholarships & Stipends: Provide need‑based scholarships or stipends to residents who enroll in approved training programs. Funding shall prioritize residents from disadvantaged communities. Apprenticeships & Internships: Establish apprenticeships and paid internship programs with data‑centers locating in the city, ensuring that companies approved under Ordinance 1 participate in workforce development. Green‑Infrastructure Training: Include modules on designing and maintaining rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavements and solar installations to support the city’s green‑infrastructure goals. Funding. Funding shall come from city allocations, state and federal grants, and contributions negotiated through data‑center community‑benefit agreements (see Ordinance 1). Developers of data‑centers must contribute to a workforce‑development fund as a condition of approval. Administration. The City’s Economic Development Department shall establish a Technology Training Task Force including representatives from educational institutions, industry and the community. The task force shall design the program within six months and report annually on outcomes, including enrollment, completion rates and job placements. Reporting & Evaluation. Annual reports shall be presented to the Council. Metrics shall include number of participants, certifications earned, job placements and employer satisfaction. The program shall be adjusted based on feedback.
Ordinance 4 – Temporary Traffic Management at Butner Road and Camp Creek Parkway Purpose. To enhance traffic safety at the intersection of Camp Creek Parkway and Butner Road until permanent engineering improvements are completed. Findings. Since 2018 there have been 41 crashes, including three fatalities, at the Camp Creek/Butner intersection 11alive.com . The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has implemented some recommendations from a road‑safety audit but not all, and local officials continue to call for additional changes 11alive.com . Traffic Control. The Department of Public Safety shall assign trained traffic control officers to the intersection during weekday morning and evening peak periods (6:30‑9:00 a.m. and 4:00‑6:30 p.m.). Officers may direct traffic, manage turning movements and assist pedestrians. The City Manager shall coordinate with GDOT and Fulton County to accelerate installation of left‑turn signals, adjust signal timing, and lower speed limits as recommended by the road‑safety audit. The Department shall collect crash and congestion data during the control period and report monthly to the Council. Funding. Overtime or temporary staffing costs for traffic control shall be funded from the Transportation Fund. Data‑center community benefits (Ordinance 1) may be used to offset costs. Duration. This ordinance remains in effect until GDOT certifies that permanent safety improvements have been completed and crash rates have fallen to acceptable levels or until repealed by the Council.
Ordinance 6 – Dollar‑for‑Dollar Financial Transparency Portal Purpose. To build public trust by providing easily understandable, real‑time information on how the city collects and spends money. Transparency Portal. The city shall create and maintain an online transparency portal that includes: Budgets and Spending: Annual budgets, amendments and year‑to‑date expenditures by department and project. Revenues: Sources of revenue (taxes, fees, grants) with amounts. Contracts: Summaries of all contracts and grants over $25,000, including vendor names, contract amounts, term lengths and purpose. Capital Projects: Interactive maps and dashboards showing project locations, costs, timelines and current status. Downloadable Data: Raw data sets available in machine‑readable formats for independent analysis. Timeliness. Expenditure and revenue data shall be updated at least monthly. Contract summaries shall be posted within 30 days of execution. User Interface. The portal shall employ visualizations (charts, graphs and maps) with clear explanations. It shall be accessible via the city app (Ordinance 5). Oversight. The Finance Director shall ensure the accuracy of published data. Annual independent audits shall verify transparency data as part of the city’s financial audit. Implementation. The portal shall be live within 120 days of ordinance adoption. The Information Technology Department may collaborate with academic institutions or civic‑tech organizations.
Ordinance 5 – City of South Fulton Mobile Application Purpose. To create an official mobile application that provides residents, businesses and visitors with a single portal to access city services, report issues and obtain information. Features. The application shall at minimum include: Service Requests: Allow users to report potholes, code‑enforcement issues, trash pickup problems and other service requests with geotagged photos and track status. Permits and Payments: Apply for building and business permits, pay utility bills and municipal fines, renew licenses and register for programs. Council & Event Calendar: Provide schedules and agendas for city council meetings, planning commission hearings and community events, with the ability to add reminders. Push Notifications: Offer real‑time alerts for emergencies, road closures, severe weather, elections and other critical information. Budget & Transparency Integration: Connect to the city’s “dollar‑for‑dollar” transparency portal (Ordinance 6) so users can view budgets and expenditures. Interactive Maps: Display locations of parks, public facilities, green‑infrastructure projects (rain gardens, trails, solar installations), bike trails and bus stops. Language & Accessibility: Provide multilingual support and meet accessibility requirements for users with disabilities. User Accounts & Privacy: Allow users to create accounts to save preferences and track requests while adhering to data‑privacy standards. Leverage Existing Prototype. If the Mayor or city staff have an existing prototype or internal app, the Information Technology Department shall review its features and incorporate or enhance them in the official app. Development & Launch. The Information Technology Department, in consultation with community stakeholders, shall procure or develop the app. Development should be completed within six months of ordinance adoption. Beta testing with residents shall occur before public launch. Maintenance & Updates. The app shall be continuously maintained. Quarterly updates will add new features, fix bugs and improve user experience. A privacy impact assessment shall be conducted annually. Funding. Development and maintenance costs shall be funded through the Technology Fund, with potential grants or private partnerships.
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